OCEAN CITY — The first loan to come out of Worcester County’s new Small Business Loan program was awarded this week to the Kite Loft at 67th Street. The loan coincided with the official grand opening of the new 67th Street Town Center.The Kite Loft owners Jay and Mary Lynn Knerr were awarded a $64,000… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND — Fenwick Island officials last week announced the federal Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract for a vast beach replenishment project to repair the damage caused during Hurricane Sandy last fall and other coastal storms throughout the winter and early spring.The Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract to repair… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ironically just in time for the Fourth of July and all of the crowds and noise the holiday brought, a federal judge last Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the town of Ocean City from enforcing its 30-foot noise ordinance as it relates to street performers.On April 10, the American Civil Liberties… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND — Fenwick Island officials last week announced the federal Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract for a vast beach replenishment project to repair the damage caused during Hurricane Sandy last fall and other coastal storms throughout the winter and early spring.The Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract to repair… Read more »
SAILSBURY — Salisbury may be joining a short list of municipalities in Maryland to adopt a standardized public works mutual aid Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for assistance in emergencies.“MML [Maryland Municipal League] and the Maryland Public Works Association drafted this agreement, their attorneys went through it and they’re really asking municipalities to accept it verbatim,”… Read more »
BERLIN — One of the issues that kicked a hornet’s nest over sidewalk clutter in Berlin was resolved without fuss this week. With a unanimous vote, the Berlin Mayor and Council granted permission for two local restaurants to keep tables and chairs outdoors.While it may sound inconsequential, it was an initial concern that sidewalk tables… Read more »
SALISBURY — Developers for the River’s Edge apartment project updated the Salisbury City Council last week on the progress they have made since last appearing over the winter.A very tentative construction date of September 2014 was floated. Additionally, developers asked if the city might want to explore further partnerships involving River’s Edge, such as a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An addition to Ocean City’s list of attractions is on the horizon for this summer with the proposal to bring the historical tall ship Nao Victorian Galeon to the area to provide tours and exhibits.During this week’s Recreation and Parks Commission meeting, Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller presented a new special event… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The potential to regulate indecent fashion choices on the Boardwalk was not included on the Mayor and Council agenda this week, as expected, but a passionate discussion about the resort and recent trends did take place.A few weeks ago, Councilman Brent Ashley re-introduced the idea to institute legislation that is referred to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Regional businesses and swimming enthusiasts are sponsoring an Open Water Swim in Ocean City this month to benefit the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Program. The event features one-mile, three-mile and nine-mile distances for qualifying swimmers of all ages Saturday, July 20, beginning at 10 a.m.“This is a wonderful opportunity for both… Read more »